Where: The Norwegian Forest Finnish Museum, Svullrya
When: 17 September 2026, 14:00–19:00
Green Blood, supported by the Research Council of Norway, explores how we can change our relationship with nature from one in which we take more than we give back to one based on greater reciprocity. We explore this through, among other things, clothing and Forest Finn culture. What can we learn from cultures with a more reciprocal relationship with nature? Is it not a paradox that the clothes we wear for outdoor activities contain more plastic than other clothes? How can we bring out the green blood in all of us?
The event begins with an academic seminar before moving into a more exploratory part, where you can experience the project and meet project participants and invited guests.
Programme
14:00–16:00: Seminar in English
Meet us in the museum café at 14:00, where we will begin with a shared experience.
Presentations:
Introducing Green Blood // Lisbeth Løvbak Berg
Clothing and nature // Kate Fletcher
Forest Finn built heritage // Marit Vestvik
Walking through the Finnish woods // Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Anna Schytte Sigaard
Can shoes save the world? Merging ancient knowledge with modern science and design // Kristiaan D’Août & Galahad Clark
The hidden garments // Vårhild Bakke Berntzen
17:00–19:00: Experience Green Blood
After the museum closes, the programme will shift towards an informal and exploratory experience of Green Blood through clothing, craft, movement, music and performance in the museum café.
The programme will include a performance featuring Vårhild Bakke Berntzen’s clothing collection and music by Sinikka Langeland, alongside activities and contributions from project participants and invited guests.
The event is open to everyone. You are welcome to join the seminar, the exploratory part, or both.
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